WHAT ARE WE DOING?

Sustainable Development Goals

Long term solutions to environmental issues can't be achieved in isolation from the economic and social pillars of sustainability. As part of the world science centre sector and as a leader in the Australian science and cultural sector, Questacon is committed to supporting awareness of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mural - ‘There is no Planet B’

Questacon engaged local graffiti artists Ian Dudley and Anna Trundle to create a mural at the Centre in Parkes. The quote itself is from Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. The mural highlights the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It is seen by more than 500,000 people every year.

Pollinate Energy

Questacon is demonstrating the benefits of solar energy while supporting Pollinate Energy, an organisation that aims to improve the lives of urban communities in India by providing access to sustainable products.

Solar Panel Display

We have a solar panel display that provides real-time information on the energy produced by Questacon’s 95kw solar panel array throughout the day and compares Questacon’s energy production with the consumption of an average Canberra household. The display also provides information on solar panel technology and the science of solar energy production.